davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
THE GAUNTLET FLUNG DOWN.


Hon. a. G. Smith, now presiding over the
Indiana Senate, makes the following ex-
plicit propositions;
II Mr. Robertson or any other persons-Rny
voter in the state-thinks differently and wishes
to try the question in the courts OF the State
will voluntarily appear to any action which he
may wish to institute for that purpose, and will
prosecute it with all diligence to the Supreme
Court of the State. and il they decide that my
views are not in accordance with the Constitu-
ton will acquiesce in that decision. If they de-
eide that Mr.. Robertson has been duly elected aud
is entitled to the Office of LieutenantGOyernor be
shall have the place without delay.
Nothing could be fairer or more honorable
than these propositions
We challenge Mr.. Robertson to accept
them.
From the very outset Mr.. Smith has en-
deavored to have the question of the Lieuten-
Fundamentally determined by the courts.
Many of the ablest Republican lawyers of
the State believe that the election OF Lieu
tenant Governor last November was invalid.
Mr.. Smith has only stood upon what he
deems to be his rights. He now comes for
ward and states that he will voluntarily
appear to any action which Mr.. Robertson
may wish TO institute to try the question.
1t is the proposition of lew-abiding man.
If Mr.. Smith is not entitled to the posi-
ton of Lieutenant Governor, the Democrats
of Indiana do not want him there; and we
are sure that no good citizen, of whatever
party, desires that Mr.. Robertson shall take
the Office if his election was contrary to the
provisions of the Constitution. II Mr.. Rob-
ertson had received a majority of the votes
of the people of Indiana for Tycoon of
japan no one would be imbecile enough to
maintain that he was entitled to the Office
because the people of Indiana had voted
that he should have it. Either the cleo
ton of last November, so far as
Mr.. Robertson is concerned, was as absurd,
or it was entirely proper. Never before had
| il happened that such an election was held,
and, with Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Robertson
variously interpreting the Constitution, a
determination of the question lies with the
courts. Mr.. Smith, long prior to the as
sembling of the Legislature, in spirit oil
| Justice, tried to avoid an unseemly squabble
by submitting the matter to the courts, but
| the courts refused to decide because the
form of the request was not to their liking
| Now Mr.. Smith says to Mr.. Robertson thai
he will do anything that will secure a court
/ decision.
Mr.. Robertson should either accept OF
withdraw. If he does not accept, and resorts
to violent agencies to secure the place, II
will be because he fears a court adjudication
If he will accept, such an adjudication car
be had within a very few days.
Mr.. Smith points the way out of the tan
gle. If his proposition is accepted there will
be peace, and the victory viii belong to tn
| n an who deserves to win.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
TRUE GRIT IN a aIGH CAUSE.

A last
The Democratic backbone has stifiened.
The action of the Democratic majority OF
the Senate yesterday was gloriously brave.
The Republicans met with disastrous rout.
The Democrats-every man Of 'em-stood to
their duty.
To Lieutenant Governor Smith all honor
is due. He was the man for the emergency.
The Republican conspirators were paralyzed
at the outset. The thirty-one Democrats
s God as one man against the robbers. We
would invite the attention of the Democrats
of the State to the spectacle. See what can
be achieved when there is union, when
there are no traitors when nobody hangs
back, when nobody temporizes. 1t was, in
deed. red-letter day in the history of the
party in Indiana.
The adoption of Rule 10 was the
very thing that ought to have
been done. 1t meets the exigency
fully. Behind it the Democratic
cause is safe. The Republicans protested
and squirmed, and filed the air with their
lamentations. Let them ravel Verify, the
time has come at last when Democrats have
been found who know their rights, and
knowing, dare maintain them. The
foul conspiracy by which it was
sought to rob the Democrats Of theil
honestly won majority of two has
met the opposition of determined men, who
will uphold the honor Of the Democratic
party. For once the bulldozine
tactics of the Republican lead
ers in this State failed. Democrats
have been found at last who are not to be
frightened by Republican swashbucklers
who can swing the whip when they have il
IN hand. That whip the Democrats Of In
diana have been made to feel in the past
There must now be no compromise, no con
cession, until the Republicans shall call fol
| quarter.
The Democrats Of the State have had tc
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
A BRUTAL PROCEEDING.

A more disgraceful scene never before oc-
CURED in a legislative hall than that for
which the Republican managers were re-
sponsible yesterday in the House
of Representatives. The galleries
were packed with hoodlums en-
ployed to drown with screeches the
voice of Democratic protest. The pro-
grsmme, utterly farcical in its conception,
was brutal in its execution. Colonel Rob-
eItson had no more right to take the chair
than nm imported Zulu. The Senate was
not in session and had adjourned until to-
morrow, as the record shows. The
House Door keeper, who announced
tie presence of the Senate, might
as well have announced the presence of g
band of 0iibway Indians. His announce
ment did not constitute Joint session, by
any means. That the galleries were deliber
ately packed by the notorious "Slick Six, !"
OF this county. in order to interfere with
any attempt on the part of the Democrats,
was PLAIN. Colonel Robertson did not
dare go into the House without the backing
OF these bummers. Speaker Sayre prosti-
tinted the functions of his high Office at the
command OF his party superiors, and did it
very cheerfnlly. When he announced the
existence Of Joint session he knew he told
. falsehood, and when the Clerk recorded
it. be knew be set down an untruth. Such
record-making is forgery Of the very worst
sort, for it affects the honor Of the whole
people of Indiana. Against this business the
Democratic members strenuously protested
as the people will protest at the next
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

ported BIZ a set of arbitrary rules which were
characterized during the debate that ensued
as unconstitutional and infamous" The
report of the committee was as follows:
Resolved. That the following rules and the
rules OF the last House not in conflict Herewith
be adopted FOR the government OF the House until
otherwise ordered
The Speaker shall appoint Committee on Elsc
lions. be composed OF nine mem berSrto examine
and report upon the certificates and other creden-
tials OF the members returned, and to consider all
petitions, documents, protests and evidence relas-
the House, and said committee shall have author
ity 10 send for persons and papers without
further order OF the House, and shall
OF the House without further leave. and attend at
authorize any portion OF such committee 70 do SO.
The Committee on Elections shall have the right
TO report at any time on the right of a member to
and upon such report being offered it shall be out
Of order for member speaking on any matter to
or to do any business whatever until such report
is disposed OF; and the report OF such COMMITTEES
shall be held to be question of the highest pryi-
time by any member Of the co1mittee. aud whe5
called up the action of the House aud all pro-
ceedings thereon shall be the same as If said re-
port had been called up as provided in rule ,.
?. AS soon as the journal of any day is dis
posed of the Speaker shall call the Committee on
Elections and shall Immediately recognize the
chairman or member OF said committee making
ton any contest which may have been reported
by said committee OK majority thereof.
ard such contest shall be pending
before the House when so called
shall be entitled to hold the door after csIling up
sll GODJeSt aud address the House thereon for
one hour. unless the previous question shall be
ordered. The previous question being or
6eTed shall bring the House 10 a vote upon all
questions pending in such contest, ana no motion
t. take recess TO adjourn, or to ix day TO
which the House shall adjourn. shall be in order
until such contest shall have been determined
Under the operation OF the previous ques-
zion nc motion shall be made ex-
| cept motion TO reconsider any
vote so taken, aud the previous question shall at
once attach 10 such motion TO reconsider, aud no
motion shall ne in order except to lay the motion
to reconsider upon the table, which motion or
motions shall be put to vote without debate
3. ANY reading rule OF order of the House may
be reScinded, changed or suspended without
previous notice upon a majority vote OF the
House, and motion for such purpose shall be in
order at any time, and have precedence over all
! other business except report or the consider
alton Of report from the Committee on Elections.
4. No person except members of the General
| Assembly and its officers and members OF the
executive and judicial departments Of state
| shall be admitted upon the floor Of the House
| without consent of the Speaker.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
DENNY & EARLY, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

CHERIFF'S SALE-By virtue OF an execution
- (venditiOni exponssl to me olreeteo tom r ecS
Clerk of the VigO Circuit Court OF Nlgo County,
Indiana, viii expose at public sale, 70 the hlgn-
est bidder, on
SATURDAY. THE 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY,
A. d. 1857,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a m. and O'Clock
n m of said day at the dOer Of the Court house OF
Marion County, Indiana, the rents and profits lots
tern not exceeding seven years OF the following
LOT number sixfy-two C62 in Alyord and Come
ev's subdivision OF Fletcher and Butter s anotuon
e. the civ of Indianapolis, Marion County, lndi-
ara. ~. -. .o,1 To- q
snfficiept sum to satisfy said executlon. WIN
interest and costs, Will at the same ume an9
nlsce expose at public sale the fee simple Oh salo
real estate or SO much thereof as may be nee
eSsarv 10 discharge said execution and ali cos&-
Taken as the property Of Lawrence o.. Hay, az
The s1lit of First National Bank of Peru, indiana
said sale to be made without relief from valid
1'iVH vi "PP- ISAAC KING,
Sheriff OF Marion County,
January 10. A. D. 1887
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

The greatest consolation to one growing
old is the improved surroundings which
come with age, experience and wisdom.
We are reminded of this fact by the ap-
pearance of the new Seed Annual OF ID. NJ
Ferry & Co., the celebrated seedsmen of
Detroit, Mich. (They ENJOY the enviable
reputation of being the widest and best
known firm in any business in the United
States Millions of people, gardening both
for profit and pleasure, have found ever in
creasing satisfaction and delight in using
their seeds.
Every one desiring seeds OF the highest type
and best quality should secure their annual.
1t is sent free on application.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
THE GOVERNORS RECOMMEND
ATOMS

Governor Gray's recommendations in his
biennial message to the Legislature are
highly important, and it is to be hoped
they viii receive careful consideration. His
financial suggestions are eminently WISE
he points to Ga easy way out of the diff
cuIties into which the State has fallen
through a decreased sppraisement and
the undertaking Of the splendid
institutions for the care of the
insane. To cover the demands thus created,
his suggestions that a tempo airy loan be
ordered, and q sinking fund be established by
making the present two cent State-house
tax permanent, are entirely satisfactory. The
Recommendation that the law governing the
benevolent institutions be so amended that
patients who have estates sufficient to sup
port them be compelled to pay for
their maintenance is in line with justice and
will be approved by all taxpayers. The
Governor expresses the view Of the people
generally in advocating the separation Of the
Feeble-Minded Institute from the Soldiers
Orphans Home-a combination which no
ore has ever regarded with favor.
In his discussion of the question of prison
reform the Governor shows himself to be In
accord with the most enlightened philan-
thropic thought of the time. He urges that
youthful criminals be kept from contact
with old and hardened Iaw-breakers, and OBJ
iscts earnestly to the sending 0f young men
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
Ar. DENNY, Attorney for Assignee.

CHERIFFs sALE-By virtue OF an executlon
- issued under the redemption laws OF the state
of Indiana (Secton 77S, revision OF 1851, and TO
me directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court
of Marion County, Indiana, in cause wherein
Daniel Hoover (for the use of ElizsbethsDenny,
asxfgnee) is plaintiff and Deloss Root ct al. are
defendants, being cause No. 1858. in said court,
recurring me to make the amount OF principal,
Interest and costs due on the judgment in said
cause rendered, as shown by faid writ OF exeeu-
ton, together with amount paid in re temptlopi
ss shown by said writ, and costs OF such redemp
ton and all sccruing costs, viii expoSe as
public sale, to the highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, THE 9Th DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D.
1857,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock g. m. and O'Clock
10 m of said day, at the door of the Court house
of Marion County, Indiana, the lee simple OF the
following real estate, TO wit:
Block twelve u2) in Smith aud Roots Brook vn
Heights addition to the city of Indianapolis
Marion County. Indiana. or so much thereof as
NAV be sufficient to discharge said execution,
with interest and costs.
Said sale TO be made without any relief rom
valuation or appraisement laws $50
Sheriff Marion County.
Indianapolis January 10, 1881
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

to the penitentiary for slight offenses. He
also recommends the amendment of
the law governing the Reform
School so as to prevent the
committal of boys to the institution who
have been guilty of no crime, unless 1t is
clearly shown 20 the court that they are be-
yond parental control. He is moved to this
by observing The practices of some step
parents and parents who do not wish to be
burdened with the care of their children.
Though the Governor is aware that the State
is not in condition at present to
establish new benevolent institutions,
his suggestion that, at some time, an sin
dustrial school, should be built, to which
youthful convicts could be sent. ought to be
kept in mind. Indiana, by carrying out all
the Governors recommendations in the
herself in the front rank of the
most progressive Of the States in
this regard. Among other specially
interesting recommendations are unreasonable
appropriation for the maintenance Of the
State militia; the enactment of a law author
iziDg quarantine regulations in regard to the
importation of cattle into the State; the en-
actment of laws which may cause property
that now escapes taxation to bear Its proper
burdens; the enactment of laws to satisfy
the legitimate and pressing demands
OF laboring men; the creation Of Boiler In
spector; return to the old system of three
Township Trustees, and the enactment of a
law requiring the bonds OF State and County
Treasurers to be signed by at least fifty free
hold sureties.
These recommendations show that in Gov
ernor Gray the people have an executive
who is diligently watchful.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
The Decision.
Illumination Democrat.

The honorable gentlemen who comprise the
Supreme Court OF Indiana have given decision
To them was referred the matter as TO the legality
of Colonel Robertsons election as Lieutenant
Governor and they have said that the courts have
no jurisdiction in the case. Will the gentlemen
please point out the place where this ques Aon
should be settled If not by the Supreme Courtf
What is the tribunal created for,Sand where now
can the people expect q settlement of the question
except BY the Legislaturei Democrats with the
courage to say yes If right and mo" if wrong,
and stand by such decision, are the kind OF men
the party needs now. The Lieutensnt-Governor-
ship question is still unsettled.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

suffer from traitors and malcontents and
selfish scEemers within their own camp. 1t
had begun to appear that the cause of the
party was failing because of them; but sud-
denly there are raised up thirty-one good
men and true, who came most CALAMITY and
most gloriously to the rescue.
Let the bells be rung, and the camp.fres
lit upon the hill-tops. Let the trumpet to the
cannon speak, that the people may know
the glad tidings.
Democrats of the Senate, we salute you.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
Notice to Heirs, Creditors, Etc.

In the matter of the estate of Horace Hobart
deceased. In the MaTlOn Circuit Court FeDru-
airy term, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that Lucretia Hobart,
admiustratrix of the estate of Horace II bart de-
ceased has presented and fled her account anq
v,tucbfrS in final settlement of said estate, ana
that the same will come up Tor examination ah9
,ction in said Circuit Court on the nth day ol
February. 1887 at which time all heirs, creditors
or epatees Of said estate are required TO appear IN
said Court and show cause, il any there be, why
said account and vouchers should not be sP
proved And the heirs OF said estate are aiso
hereby required at the time and place aforesaid
10 appear and make proof Of their heirship.
LUCRETTA HOBART. Administrative.
Austin z. Denny, Attorney.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
sUIIIvAN & JONES, Attorneys Tor Plaintin.

OHERIFFss sALE-By virtue Of 8 certified copy
- of decree to me directed, from the Clerk OF
the Superior Court of Marion County, Indiana, IN
A cause wherein Hiram Stone is plaintiff ana
Fbenezer Steele ct al are defendants requiring
me to make the sum of two thousand seven
hundred and seventy-nine dollars and atty
cents 80 779 5O with interest on said decree ana
costs viii expose at public sale, 70 the highest
BIDDER. on
SATURDAY, THE 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY,
A ID. 1887,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a. m. and O'Clock
y m of said day. at the door of the Court house
of Marion County, Indiana, the rents and profits
for term not exceeding seven years OF the follow
ing real estate, 10 wit -
lots number forty (iOl. forty-one l4D and forty.
two (4O in Hann6's hei s. addition in the City OF
Indianapolis, Marion County and state OF In
diana
cient sum TO satisfy said decree, interest and
costs will at the same time and place, expose 70
public sale the fee simple of said real estate or SO
much thereof IS may be sunleient 70 olScnarse
said decree interest and costs. Said sale Will Dc
made without any relief whatever trom Valua-
wv - ISAAC KING,
Sheriff OF Marion County.
Tapuarv n
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

Republicans CIothe Themselves With Power
to Consumnate Their Schemes.
The Republican gang in the House adopted
what they are pleased to term ''retaliatory
measures" yesterday. and their programme
is evidently intended to force the Democ.
rscy in the Senate TO .recede from the Doid
and determined stand they have taken. Rev.
Mr.. Smiths prayer asking that peace and
harmony might prevail was no sooner
finished than Mr.. Buckles, of delaware
County, presented, from the Committee on
Rules report providing for the appoint
ment of a COMMITTEES on Elections, whose
proceedings should be protected and sup
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
DIN BRADBURY, Attorney for Plaintif.

O HERIFF'S SALE-By virtue of q certified copy
= of q decree to me directed, from the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Marion
County Indiana. in cause mo. $500 wherein
Elijah Nicholson is plaintiff. and August
Weinberg, Indiana w. Lewis ct al. defeudantsr
recurring me to make the sum of one thousand
one hundred and sixty-seven dollars and ninety
four cents (Sll679D, with interest on said de-
cree and costs, will expose at public sale, 70 the
highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, THE 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY
A. d. 1887,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a. n. and
O'Clock D. H. of said day, at the door OF the Court
house OF Marion County, Indiana, the rents ana
profits for term not exceeding seven years, of the
following real estate to wit:
Lot thirteen (l3) in square one o. IN NoIth fark
addition as subdiVided by George Bruce as
shown in Plat Book three (Sl, page 1885, in the
Records of Plats in Marion County, situate IN
Marion County, Indiana.
If such rents and profits viii not sell for sum.
cfent sum to satisfy said decree interest ana
costs will at the same time and place, expose TO
public sale the fee simple OF said real estate or so
much thereof as may be sufficient to discharge
said decree, interest and costs. Said sale VIII De
made without any relief whatever from valuation
or apprsisement laws. -
Sheriff OK Marion County.
January 10, A. d. 1887.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
A Sad Affair.

Brazil, Jan. 9.-Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Knox, with their three. months old baby,
left Patricksburg, in the edge of Owen
County, to visit the lstter's father, Rev.
John Spears, at Spencer dsy or two ago.
The weather being extremely cold they
wrapped the child carefully, but notso as to
smother it. On arriving at Vandalia, on the
route, THEY were Mortified to find the child
dead. Within mile of Vandalia the mother
noticed the child breathing, and the theory
is that it died of heart disease CT some KIN
dred trouble.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

NEVER in the history of Indiana journal
ism have the Sentiners reports of the pro-
seedlings of the present General Assembly
been equaled for comprehensiveness and
interest. 1t may be remarked in this con-
nection that the circulation Of the Daily
Sentinel has very largely increased. Now is
the time to subscribe.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
Lacked Backbone.

1t is pretty evident to say that the Indiana su-
preme Court lacked backbone more than 'juris-
dicliOn."
Something easy should be asked the Democratic
Judges of the Supreme Court-their resignation
for instance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
sSmith's n Daisy"
TShelby Times.l

Senator Green Smith sends greeting to the Shelby
County Democracy. and desires them to be IN
formed that he will preside ever the State senate
until the adjournment of the Assembly. And he
means il too. Smiths daisy.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
Evaded by a Mere Technically.
n ohanor pioupar

The Indiana Supreme Court has decided that IL
has no jurisdiction in the Northumberland
ship case. The opinion was written by Judge
Elliott and sanctioned by the tour Democratic
members. The case was evaded by a mere tech
ninailiY and 70 avoid the charge of partisanship.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
The legislature.
fLoqansport Pharos. I

ILOganspOTL FnafOs-I
TIE Legislature convened to-day. Aside from
the Senatorial struggle, the session promises to be
devoid Of interest Indiana is q wel-goyerned
State, and its growth and prosperity have been re
marksble. Generally speaking. our laws though
not particularly stringent, are wise aud CONFORM
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
senator smith.

seymour Democrat
Some men have greatness thrust upon them
Senator Green smith is. to-day, the most talked
about inan-and the most highly respected man
by all Dsmocrsts-in the nation.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

IT is as the Sentinel predicted-the first
breach OF the public peace has been made by
the Republicans of the House.